Single page MS, possibly in Voltaire’s hand, corresponding to Chapter 24 of Histoire de la guerre de 1741

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CMV36384

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Single page MS, possibly in Voltaire’s hand, corresponding to Chapter 24 of Histoire de la guerre de 1741

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Voltaire: Author

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Yes

Brief Summary:

Single page MS, possibly in Voltaire’s hand, corresponding to Chapter 24 of Histoire de la guerre de 1741.

Detailed Summary:

This MS is possibly part of another draft of CMV33706 as it seems to bear some resemblance to this MS. Written at the top of the MS is ‘Collection of Theodore Besterman London’.

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1 f.

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1

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A note has been added to the top of the MS reading: ‘Collection of Theodore Besterman London’.

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History

Date:

c.1755

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Owned by Theodore Besterman (1904-1976).

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OCV Reference:

vol.29A-29C

OCV Manuscript Reference:

vol.29A, p.175